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We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:\nWater\nTransport\nBuilt environment\nEnergy\nWe operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.\nOur direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.\nWe possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:\nTunnelling\nMEICA\nTemporary and permanent design\nSteel-fabrication\nSigns (design and fabrication)\nHealth & safety equipment and products, including PPE\nWhy join Barhale?\nAs Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.\nJob security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes\nA broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients\nStrong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success\nProcurement Analyst\nThe Role\nThe Procurement Analyst will support Barhale's Procurement and Supply Chain function by managing all procurement and supplier data, producing accurate reporting and management information, and providing insight to support informed decision-making.\nWorking closely with the Supply Chain Manager and wider Procurement team, the role will support supplier performance, category management, procurement governance and wider commercial activities through accurate analysis, reporting and effective data management.\nKey Responsibilities\nProcurement Analysis, Reporting & Insight\nDeliver detailed spend analysis across materials, plant, services and subcontract packages to identify trends, risks and opportunities.\nManage and analyse procurement and supplier data to provide clear and consistent insight.\nProduce management information, dashboards and reports using Power BI, Excel and other reporting tools.\nGenerate regular procurement, spend and supplier performance reporting to support informed decision-making.\nProvide analysis and reporting to support supplier rationalisation, category management and wider procurement activities.\nCommercial & Supplier Performance\nAnalyse supplier performance and commercial data to support supplier management and wider procurement activities.\nProduce analysis and reporting to support supplier performance reviews and commercial discussions.\nProvide data and analysis to support supplier benchmarking and performance monitoring.\nProcurement Systems & Data Management\nUphold accurate, complete and consistent procurement data across business systems.\nMaintain procurement records, datasets and reporting structures.\nSupport the effective use of procurement systems through accurate and consistent data management.\nSupport data and reporting requirements relating to procurement governance, compliance and wider business requirements.\nAbout you\nEssential\nProven experience in a Procurement, Supply Chain, Commercial or Business Analyst role.\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse, manipulate and interpret large, complex datasets.\nExperience of producing management information (MI), procurement dashboards and analytical reports using Power BI or similar Business Intelligence tools.\nSignificant analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful commercial insight.\nExcellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels and external suppliers.\nCommercial awareness and an understanding of procurement and supply chain principles.\nBackground in construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities or engineering.\nDesirable\nSupport of supplier rationalisation or category management.\nFamiliarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.\nKnowledge of supplier performance reporting.\nSkilled in supplier benchmarking and market analysis.\nUnderstanding of procurement governance.\nProficient in ESG or sustainability reporting.\nCaring and investing in you\nOur values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.\nAs a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. 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